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imaginatively-constructed

|i-mag-i-na-tive-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪvli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

creatively built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'imaginatively-constructed' originates from the combination of 'imaginative' and 'constructed'. 'Imaginative' comes from the Latin word 'imaginativus', where 'imaginari' meant 'to picture to oneself'. 'Constructed' comes from the Latin word 'constructus', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to build'.

Historical Evolution

'Imaginative' changed from the Latin 'imaginativus' to the Old French 'imaginatif', and eventually became the modern English word 'imaginative'. 'Constructed' evolved from the Latin 'constructus' to the Old French 'construct', and eventually became the modern English word 'constructed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'imaginative' meant 'having the power to create images', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'creative'. 'Constructed' has largely retained its original meaning of 'built or formed'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or built with creativity and imagination.

The novel was an imaginatively-constructed tale of adventure.

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Last updated: 2025/03/06 18:12